Researchers have studied mifepristone and similar drugs for treating uterine fibroids and endometriosis. They are now looking into whether these drugs can help prevent certain cancers, but political issues and drug restrictions might slow this research.
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Mifepristone is a drug used to treat uterine fibroids and endometriosis.
Scientists are exploring new uses of these drugs in women’s health beyond abortion.
One possible new use is preventing some types of cancer.
Political debates and legal restrictions impact access to these drugs.
These challenges could delay or limit research on new medical uses for the drugs.
The report is part of a series called Beyond Abortion.
The special correspondent reporting is Sarah Varney.
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Doctors have created a simple, non-invasive test using urine and vaginal fluid to help identify womb cancer in women who bleed after menopause. This test can reduce the need for uncomfortable and costly procedures by quickly spotting women at higher risk for urgent checks.
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Bleeding after menopause is a common sign that leads to cancer checks, but only 5% to 10% of these women actually have womb cancer.
Current tests, like internal ultrasounds and biopsies, are invasive, uncomfortable, and expensive.
The new test collects cells from urine and vaginal fluid, which is painless and cheap.
In a study with 1,864 women, the test detected 80 out of 99 womb cancer cases correctly.
The test gave a negative result for 93% of women without cancer.
It is not yet accurate enough to replace other tests but can help decide which women need urgent investigation.
The test’s accuracy was confirmed by specialist cytologists, so results may vary in other settings.
Researchers hope this test will speed up diagnosis and reduce invasive procedures for women with postmenopausal bleeding.
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A couple from Suwanee, Georgia, survived a deadly flash flood in the Himalayas after taking a side trip away from their main group. The rest of the group, including families and guides, remain missing after the flood destroyed their hotel and surrounding area.
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Mita and Hemant Parikh were on a spiritual pilgrimage to Mount Kailash in Tibet with 47 people.
The pilgrimage is important in Hinduism and had been planned for 15 years by the couple.
The couple took a side trip to Lhasa and Everest Base Camp, separating them from the main group.
While they were away, a flash flood swept through the river valley where the main group was staying.
None of the missing families or seven guides from the group have been found, alive or deceased.
The flood destroyed the hotel where the group was staying, leaving no visible remains.
The Parikhs only learned the flood was serious after receiving many calls and messages.
The side trip likely saved the Parikhs’ lives by keeping them away from the flood area.
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A Category 5 hurricane is approaching the Pacific Coast, posing a severe threat to the region. President Donald Trump has issued a strong warning, saying he may take very harsh action against Iran.
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A Category 5 hurricane is the most powerful on the hurricane scale.
The hurricane is moving toward the Pacific Coast, which may cause serious damage.
President Trump has made a statement threatening to "annihilate" Iran.
This statement indicates a possible escalation in tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
The situation with the hurricane and the political threat are both urgent news topics.
The news was reported by CBS Evening News on September 22.
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Two years after Hurricane Helene hit the Southeast, many communities are still recovering. A new graphic novel called "Islands in the Sky: A People's History of Hurricane Helene" tells the personal stories of survivors and their recovery.
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Hurricane Helene struck the Southeast two years ago.
Many communities affected by the storm continue to recover.
A graphic novel was created to tell the stories of people impacted by the hurricane.
The graphic novel is titled "Islands in the Sky: A People's History of Hurricane Helene."
The project shares survivors’ experiences in a visual storytelling format.
William Brangham discussed the graphic novel with Andrew Aydin.
This story was featured in the arts and culture series called CANVAS.
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Spain has allowed a U.S. extradition request against James "Fergie" Chambers, a U.S. citizen and pro-Palestine activist, to proceed in Spanish courts. Chambers, who is accused of illegally funding Hamas, is currently imprisoned in Madrid and has applied for asylum in Spain.
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James “Fergie” Chambers is a U.S. citizen and donor to pro-Palestinian causes, currently detained in Madrid, Spain.
The U.S. government under President Trump seeks to extradite Chambers on charges of funding Hamas, considered a terrorist group.
Spain’s government chose not to reject the U.S. extradition request but passed it to the justice system to review, starting a legal process.
Chambers has applied for asylum in Spain, which legally blocks extradition while the asylum claim is being considered.
Chambers' legal team, including human rights lawyers and some Spanish politicians, argue the extradition request is political persecution.
Some members of Spain’s governing coalition opposed allowing the extradition to proceed, while others supported the decision.
The U.S. charges say Chambers sent $7.5 million from a U.S. bank to Tunisia, allegedly to support Hamas, but his partner says the money went to a Tunisian football club.
Spain is scheduled for a general election soon, with concerns the case might be affected by changing political leadership.
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The U.S. Department of State issued a travel alert for Americans because Hurricane Polo, a Category 5 storm, is growing stronger in the eastern Pacific near Mexico. The hurricane is expected to bring heavy rain, strong winds, and dangerous ocean conditions to parts of Mexico and could impact the Baja California Peninsula by the weekend.
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Hurricane Polo is a Category 5 hurricane with winds up to 180 mph.
The storm is located about 215 miles south of Zihuatanejo, Mexico.
Hurricane Polo rapidly intensified and is the second strongest hurricane ever recorded in the eastern Pacific basin.
The storm may cause heavy rain, flooding, mudslides, and hazardous ocean conditions like rip currents and rogue waves.
Tropical storm warnings are in effect for the region, with potential impacts starting Wednesday.
Polo is expected to remain offshore but approach southern Baja California around September 26 or 27.
The U.S. State Department advises travelers to monitor updates and avoid dangerous water conditions.
Hurricane Patricia, the strongest eastern Pacific hurricane on record, had winds of 215 mph and a pressure of 872 millibars.
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In Inner Mongolia, China is building large data centers to support its artificial intelligence (AI) development. These centers are part of China’s plan to spread AI use widely by 2030, while also training more AI experts and competing with the United States in this technology race.
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Data centers are being built in Ulanqab, Inner Mongolia, an area known previously for farming potatoes.
The data centers will provide the computing power needed for China’s AI platforms.
China aims to use AI in 90% of its industries and society by the year 2030.
The Chinese government sees AI development as important for economic growth and national security.
Many Chinese students and researchers are returning from the US, partly due to US immigration restrictions.
US officials, including President Trump, emphasize the importance of leading AI development and have imposed limits on exporting advanced technology to China.
China promotes open-source AI models, which can be freely adapted by others, contrasting with the US approach of keeping some AI designs private.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for more global rules to regulate AI technology.
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The BBC reports from Inner Mongolia, China, where many new data centers are being built to support the country’s push in artificial intelligence (AI). The article highlights different views about data centers in China and the US as leaders Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump prepare to meet in Washington.
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China is building many data centers in Inner Mongolia to boost its AI capabilities.
Data centers are places where computer servers store and process information for technologies like AI.
China wants to become a global leader in artificial intelligence.
People in China and the US have different attitudes towards data centers and how they should be managed.
A meeting is planned between Chinese leader Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump in Washington.
The report offers a rare inside look at these remote facilities powering AI development in China.
This story relates to China-US relations and technology competition.
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President Donald Trump gave a speech at the United Nations where he warned that the U.S. could "annihilate" Iran if necessary. He also talked about his approach to handling global conflicts.
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President Trump spoke at the United Nations General Assembly.
He threatened to "annihilate" Iran in his speech.
Trump defended how he has managed international conflicts.
The speech was covered by CBS News.
Experts, including Foreign Policy editor Ravi Agrawal, provided analysis after the speech.
The speech took place on a Tuesday.
Iran was the main focus regarding threats of military action.
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President Trump spoke at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, warning Iran about possible destruction if they do not agree to a deal. He also described the United States as having conquered Venezuela and presented himself as someone who solves problems.
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President Trump addressed the UN General Assembly in New York.
He warned Iran that the country could be destroyed if its leaders do not agree to a deal.
Trump described the U.S. as having conquered Venezuela.
He promoted himself as a problem solver during his speech.
The speech included a phrase, “To the victor go the spoils,” highlighting his message about winning and rewards.
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A woman in the Philippines experienced sudden shaking on one side of her body. Doctors found nodules in her brain caused by eggs from a parasitic worm called Schistosoma japonicum, which can infect humans through freshwater snails and sometimes reach the brain, causing neurological problems like seizures.
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The woman was a rice farmer in the Philippines who suddenly had shaking on her right arm and leg.
MRI scans showed clusters of nodules in her brain, which doctors suspected were worm eggs.
The parasite involved is Schistosoma japonicum, a type of blood fluke common in the Philippines, China, and parts of Indonesia.
The worm's life cycle involves snails and humans, starting when eggs hatch, infect snails, and later larvae with tails swim through skin to infect people.
Adult worms live in blood vessels near the liver and intestines, often without symptoms, but their eggs cause inflammation and damage.
In rare cases, eggs can move to the brain, causing seizures and other neurological problems.
The diagnosis used a lab test where the woman’s blood serum made antibody tails form on worm eggs, confirming infection.
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A 56-year-old man went missing after reportedly jumping off the Carnival cruise ship Panorama near the coast of Mexico. The U.S. Coast Guard, along with the Mexican Navy and other vessels, is searching for the man while Carnival is supporting his family.
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A 56-year-old male passenger reportedly jumped overboard from the Carnival ship Panorama.
The cruise was traveling from Long Beach, California, to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
The incident happened as the ship was returning from Mexico.
Carnival confirmed the man was seen going overboard by ship cameras.
The reason why the man jumped is unknown.
Carnival is helping the family who were traveling with the missing passenger.
The U.S. Coast Guard is leading the search effort, using aircraft and working with the Mexican Navy.
Crew members asked passengers to stay in their rooms during the search.
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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine is ready to stop attacks on Russian energy infrastructure if Russia agrees to stop attacking Ukraine's energy systems. Both Ukraine and the United States want to end the war before winter, but it is unclear if Russia will agree to this ceasefire.
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Zelensky made the statement during the UN General Assembly in New York on September 22, 2026.
Ukraine offers to halt strikes on Russian energy sites if Russia does the same for Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.
Zelensky does not know Russia’s position on this proposal.
The U.S., represented by President Donald Trump, is involved in trying to negotiate an end to the conflict.
Ukraine and Russia have been targeting each other’s civilian and energy facilities since Russia’s invasion in February 2022.
Long-range missile strikes have damaged factories, warehouses, ports, and energy infrastructure on both sides.
President Trump called the meeting with Zelensky on September 22 “positive and productive.”
Both leaders expressed the hope to end the war before winter.
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President Donald Trump spoke at the 2026 United Nations General Assembly, defending the U.S. military actions in countries like Iran and Venezuela. He also addressed concerns about artificial intelligence (AI), rejecting ideas of international control and claiming U.S. superiority in AI technology.
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President Trump said the U.S. is actively addressing unresolved conflicts, including the Iran war ongoing for nearly seven months.
Some members of the Cuban and Iranian delegations walked out during Trump's speech.
Trump rejected global efforts to regulate AI, calling it "superintelligence" instead of "artificial intelligence."
Experts say current AI systems are not superintelligent but have uneven performance across tasks.
Top AI leaders and U.S. lawmakers have called for slowing down AI development and regulating it.
Trump claimed the U.S. leads China in AI but experts say China is only a few months behind.
Trump stated the U.S. has a large supply of munitions, but news sources suggest this may be misleading.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian attended the UN General Assembly despite tension with the U.S.
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President Donald Trump gave a speech at the United Nations where he criticized many countries and the UN itself. He made threats against Iran, doubted climate science, and asked Ukraine to pause its actions against Russia.
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President Trump has been hostile to the UN and its work, including withdrawing the US from UNESCO in 2025.
He proposed starting a "Board of Peace" in January but it has not made significant progress.
Trump threatened to "annihilate" Iran during his UN speech, continuing tensions in the Middle East.
He criticized climate change science, incorrectly claiming the Earth is cooling despite records showing it is heating.
Trump asked Ukraine's President Zelensky to pause military actions against Russia during the ongoing war.
He stated that American weapon stockpiles are increasing, though reports say they are running low.
The speech included many insults towards various countries and lacked clear new ideas or policies.
Trump mixed threats with offers to help Iran if it cooperates, though Iran continues to resist US pressure.
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Experts say a strong El Nino is likely this year. It could cause severe drought in Asia and extreme weather in other parts of the world, risking food supply for millions of people.
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A record-breaking El Nino event is expected in 2024.
El Nino is a climate pattern that affects weather worldwide.
Severe drought is predicted in parts of Asia due to this El Nino.
Extreme weather events, like storms and heatwaves, may increase globally.
These weather changes could harm farming and reduce food availability.
Millions of people worldwide could face food security problems.
The situation highlights the connection between climate and global food supply.
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Prince William and Princess Kate attended the London premiere of Tom Cruise's new movie "Digger" at the ODEON Luxe Leicester Square. The film, directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu, tells the story of a powerful man trying to save humanity from a disaster.
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The premiere took place in London on September 22, 2026.
Prince William and Princess Kate were guests alongside Tom Cruise and director Alejandro G. Iñárritu.
Princess Kate wore a purple gown and a historic necklace originally given to the Queen Mother in 1923.
"Digger" will be released on October 2 and was filmed near London at Pinewood Studios.
The movie’s plot centers on a powerful man trying to prove he is humanity’s savior before a disaster destroys everything.
The cast includes Sandra Hüller, John Goodman, Michael Stuhlbarg, Riz Ahmed, Jesse Plemons, Sophie Wilde, and Emma D'Arcy.
Tom Cruise described his role in "Digger" as the most challenging character he has ever played.
Cruise gave an interview on September 23 on "Good Morning America" to talk about the film.
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Norah O'Donnell shared the results of her DEXA scan, a test that measures bone density, with Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein. Dr. Wittstein explained what the scan results mean for O'Donnell's bone health.
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A DEXA scan is a special X-ray test that checks bone density to see how strong bones are.
Norah O'Donnell publicly shared her personal DEXA scan results.
Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein discussed the meaning of these results regarding O'Donnell's bone health.
The conversation included O'Donnell mentioning her worst health habit.
The information was presented on CBS News.
Bone density tests help detect conditions like osteoporosis, which weakens bones.
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President Donald Trump met UK leader Andy Burnham at the United Nations and said he can work with him. Trump criticized a UK deal to give sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius while leasing back a military base, calling the deal "terrible," and Burnham said they will work to find a solution.
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Trump and Burnham met for the first time during the UN General Assembly in New York.
Trump said he thinks Burnham is a natural businessperson and can get things done.
They discussed trade, immigration, and security issues during their meeting.
Trump opposed the UK agreement to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius while paying to lease back the Diego Garcia military base.
The Chagos deal would cost the UK about £101 million ($136 million) per year to lease the base.
Trump has paused his support for the Chagos deal, calling it "terrible" due to the strategic importance of the base, especially for US operations in Iran.
Burnham said he inherited the situation and wants to find a resolution that protects the military base’s future.
Discussions also briefly touched on the Falkland Islands sovereignty dispute involving the UK, Argentina, and the US.
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